Officials in Ascension Parish said possible tornado damage was reported in two areas. The first area was along Black Bayou Road near US Hwy. 61, and the second was at the 7th District Fire Station on Hwy 44.

A photo from officials in Ascension Parish show the front of the fire station ripped off the building.

In East Baton Rouge Parish, Baker city leaders said severe weather damage and a possible tornado struck at a car wash along Hwy. 19.

Downed trees and power lines are reported across the area, causing problems for motorists.

A tornado watch is in effect for parts of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi until 3 p.m.

A line of strong storms is moving east across the area, along the leading edge of the rain there is the potential for severe weather. Winds at the Lakefront gusted to 40 mph when the line moved through.

The primary threats from the storms will be wind gusts about 40 mph, which could knock down tree limps and move small objects. Cloud to ground lightning is also a threat, the NWS said.

The tornado watch included Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and St. Tammany parishes. Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Pearl River counties were included in the watch for Mississippi.

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